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Electronics Engineer

Amentum is currently searching for a Electronics Engineer to support the NATO FORACS project located in West Palm Beach, FL. The NATO FORACS project's Mission is to provide NATO maritime forces with the opportunity to undergo comprehensive calibration of sensor, weapon, combat, communication and navigation systems to clearly defined accuracy and performance standards. The project operates under the umbrella of the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC). AUTEC supports Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and Fleet readiness assessment and training. AUTEC is a Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport's largest single team project, providing both deep and shallow water test and training environments. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.

The FORACS Electronics Engineer is responsible for supporting sensor accuracy testing on US and NATO surface ships, submarines, and helicopters for the AUTEC Project.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Installs, configures and operates computer network to support real time data collection.
• Support testing of installed sensor on surface ships, submarines and helicopters.
• Prepare equipment and board test vessels as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Supervises the operation of acoustic target generation systems, radar transponders and EW simulator systems in a real-time testenvironment.
• Monitors shipboard personnel in equipment setup and operation to ensure quality of data collection.
• Interact with shipboard personnel to achieve goals of the designated test.
• Ensures validity of data against data collection standards.
• Analyze data and produce reports in a timely manner to designated recipients.
• Monitor shipboard and NFA personnel in equipment setup and operation to ensure quality of data collection.
• Conduct special studies and prepare technical report regarding equipment performance and improvement.
• Participates in the development of specifications for new equipment.
• Interfaces with naval officers and enlisted personnel to achieve goals of the designated test.
• Support engineering changes, prepare documentation, perform equipment modifications, and install and test new equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• A.S. in related field with 4 years military experienceand training in military sensor systems (Radar, sonar or navigation systems).
• Must be able to reach, stand, walk, kneel, crawl, crouch, sit, climb and balance.
• Must be able to lift and move 50 pound
• Must obtain a valid US Passport.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to travel to remote location with limited medical facilities.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of and experience in one or more of the following: Sonar systems and acoustic theory, Radar system and RF Theory, Electronic Warfare Systems GPS Computer/networking.
• Must be medically qualified for short duration stays on ships and submarines.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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